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Project Coordinator, Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago

 Title: Project Coordinator

Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: Starting Salary: $73,140

Under general direction, conduct research and analysis of community outreach strategies and intergovernmental engagement opportunities to support policy initiatives targeting specific populations served by city departments. Provides strategic insights on communications and policy matters impacting these groups. Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies, including public information materials and outreach efforts in collaboration with Alderpersons and their staff, to advance city programs and services. Performs other related duties as required.
 

Apply here.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

 

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Commissioner’s Office

 

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

 

Starting Salary: $73,140

 

New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

 

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

 

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

 

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/30/2025

 


 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

·    Conducts research and provides analysis on legislative and policy issues, particularly in the context of community engagement and intergovernmental outreach affecting targeted populations.

  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and outreach strategies in collaboration with aldermanic offices to advance city department initiatives.
  • Drafts policy briefs, reports, and other public information materials, ensuring they are clear, informative, and accessible to a broad audience.
  • Designs and develops communication tools (e.g., newsletters, reports, presentations) to support policy outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Coordinates community engagement efforts by attending meetings, forums, and public events to inform stakeholders about relevant programs and services.
  • Collaborates with aldermanic offices and department personnel to ensure alignment of communication efforts with broader policy objectives.
  • Plans and facilitate Ward meetings, conferences, and special events to promote policy initiatives and encourage public participation.
  • Prepares social media content and other digital outreach materials, ensuring consistent and effective communication of policy-related messages across platforms.

 

Additional duties may be required for this position

 


For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: 

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

 

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

 


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